Financial Accountant
Capital DynamicsLondon, England, United Kingdom
Added 28 Jul · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 4122 (72% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Capital Dynamics is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
About Capital Dynamics
Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including private equity (primaries, secondaries and direct investments) and clean energy.
Established in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 14 billion in assets under management and advisement and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 14 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Capital Dynamics is a recognized industry leader in responsible investment, receiving top marks (Five Stars) from PRI across all categories and investment strategies, as well as in GRESB benchmarking for its clean energy strategy.
Finance Department
The Capital Dynamics Finance team manages all elements of operational finance, reporting, and regulatory reporting obligations. Further, the team provides oversight, controls and, protection to safeguard the firm’s interests and budgets while upholding the financial integrity of the business. The team also partners with the business and stakeholders to drive value creation and efficiencies within the wider organization, either directly or by enabling improved performance to support the firm’s continued growth.
Role Purpose
Capital Dynamics is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in the London office.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, the accountant will support the preparation of the monthly management reporting and the year-end statutory reporting, which will include liaising with the auditors and other teams within Finance and the broader organisation (locally and in our global offices), including Treasury, Legal and Operations.
The Financial Accountant will contribute to shaping the finance department through ongoing development and improvement of finance processes, insightful reporting and analysis, and efficient and effective workflows.
The preferred candidate profile is someone qualified with a leading professional accounting firm and has since spent a minimum of 2 years in an in-house account or fund account role.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including private equity (primaries, secondaries and direct investments) and clean energy.
Established in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 14 billion in assets under management and advisement and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 14 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Capital Dynamics is a recognized industry leader in responsible investment, receiving top marks (Five Stars) from PRI across all categories and investment strategies, as well as in GRESB benchmarking for its clean energy strategy.
Finance Department
The Capital Dynamics Finance team manages all elements of operational finance, reporting, and regulatory reporting obligations. Further, the team provides oversight, controls and, protection to safeguard the firm’s interests and budgets while upholding the financial integrity of the business. The team also partners with the business and stakeholders to drive value creation and efficiencies within the wider organization, either directly or by enabling improved performance to support the firm’s continued growth.
Role Purpose
Capital Dynamics is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in the London office.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, the accountant will support the preparation of the monthly management reporting and the year-end statutory reporting, which will include liaising with the auditors and other teams within Finance and the broader organisation (locally and in our global offices), including Treasury, Legal and Operations.
The Financial Accountant will contribute to shaping the finance department through ongoing development and improvement of finance processes, insightful reporting and analysis, and efficient and effective workflows.
The preferred candidate profile is someone qualified with a leading professional accounting firm and has since spent a minimum of 2 years in an in-house account or fund account role.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Control and ensure the integrity of all entities by maintaining and reviewing the accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness of data, including bank reconciliations, safeguarding the assets of the company.
- Take ownership of the balance sheet and P&L for individual entities, ensuring that all balances are understood.
- Prepare and review monthly reconciliation files for all balance sheet amounts to supporting documentation, flagging any actual or potential risks/opportunities to senior management.
- Assist in the Group consolidation process
- Support the reconciliation of intercompany positions and investigate differences where necessary.
- Provide compliance with the regulatory capital calculations for the various jurisdictions.
- Prepare and support the review of statutory financial statements, ensuring all submissions are on time, accurate and compliant.
- Liaise with the auditors ensuring smooth audit process and completion of audits within the applicable timeframes.
- Liaise with tax accountants to ensure completion of corporation taxes calculations, support the preparation of VAT returns and other tax submissions.
- Continually review the financial controls of the business ensuring they are fit for purpose and strive to make them simpler and better.
- Support other business, financial control and reporting initiatives as required.
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent.
- Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, ideally gained with a leading professional accounting firm.
- Thorough accounting knowledge of IFRS (US GAAP and UK GAAP beneficial).
- A maximum of 5 to 6 years working in a corporate environment, asset management (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Hedge Fund, Investment Bank, etc.) preferred experience.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be fluent in English and display superior verbal and written communication skills.
Capital Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a global diverse workforce. We are a global company with 24 nationalities represented across our staff in 14 offices, spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We believe diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) is key to being better at what we do, and our initiatives are designed to attract, develop, and advance talented individuals, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We welcome and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join Capital Dynamics.
Please inform our recruitment team if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make any adjustments as part of your application process or during employment.
Disclaimer
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply and encourage you to monitor our careers page for future opportunities.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 4122 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~178k in sampleP25 £27kP75 £40k
£23kmedian £32kgoing rate £42k£51k
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.